The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1887-01-08

Handy Smith of Philadelphia, was elected
president pro tenn. In taking the chair he
made a neat address-dwelling particularly
upon the revival Of the industries of the
State. In conclusion he said that the busi-
ness session of the House would include
important legislation relating to shippers
and producers, to the carrying corporations
and the prohibitory liquor amendment. A
concurrent resolution Yves adopted directing
lhe inaugural coremco:es of the induction
of Governor Beaver into Office to be held
on tho 18th instant, en- the South portico
OF the Capitol, should the weather permit.
The president pro tenn was authorized to
appoint special committees on arrange
merits.
Rey. William Feight opened the first
session Of the House, Tuesday, with praYar
after which the reading Of the election
returns End the enrolment Of nemben-
elect followed. In regards to the contested
leat of the Wsvrs county meinbers---
McCarty and Hager-tte former was re-
corded. After the members were oath-bCund
to serve the best interests of cur Common
wealth, Eenry K. Boyer w.s nominated
and elected Speaker O. that body by a vote
iS3 to 69 for John E. Faunce. The newly
slectsd 5psaker returned thanks fer the
hvHor conferred upon him, and spoke OF
the necessity Of ths prompt passage of
! measures foT lhe Submission OF censtitu
tioual amendment prohibiting the manu-
facturG and sale OF intoxicating liquors
within the State, and urged special attention
to the present liquor laws which are made
quate to control the traffic. He spoke oi
other matters demanding the immediate
attention Of the Legislature and hoped they
would act promptly and with decision.
George Pearson, was elected Chief Clerl
over Elwell by vote of 13l to 81. A com
mittee was appointed to netify the Governor
that the House was ready for business
After reading the Governors message
and ordering that the sessions be from II
a. m. 10 .. m. except on Mondays ana
Fridays the body adjourned.
Quay caught on to I'll, Senatorial pudding
Wednesday, at the Republic cancus, with
out the least exertion on his part. It wa
= walk over from the very start. The vot
stood Quay, 1E1; Grow, 8. Following tn
nomination Quay >.:de IN address in whicl
he touched OH railroad Discrimination ant
the prohibition question.
In the Senate the Governors list of IS
newly appointed notaries was received an,
laid over. Several communications wer
received and laid over for future considera
tion.
When the House Of Representative
convened at II o'clock speaker Boyer wa
in the chair. Mr.. Robertson, of Allegheny
moved to suspend the rules, in order t
consider his resolution providing for tn
consolidation of the committees on mines
of cesl and iron, of manufacturers and la
bOr and industries. The motion was los
by vote Of 107 to GA. The resolution Q
the Senate to adjourn until the 18th inst.
was oncurred--adj djourned.
, Stanley Quay's nomination was receive
, with hearty applause by the majority 0
Republican leaders who have been stoppin
here during the week. That we can loo
for some quick work by the preseRt Sena
T tOrial and Legislative bodies is the Opinion
of allowing to the salary of legislator
having been made 81 800, with no extra il
, case of the calling of an extra session
, From present indications things around th
, State buildings will soon become interest
ing. PAXTON.